Workshops for Women Writing Memoir and Nonfiction
- Before You Write a Single Word Workshop
A 90-minute workshop for the woman who feels pulled to write her story and wants to answer the hard questions before she begins. - How Can This Be Easy? Workshop
Use AI as your executive assistant so you have more time to write — as only you can. - Write It Out Handout (in-person session for teens)
Writing to feel better, think more clearly, and stay grounded. Designed for a high school audience.
AI Writing Tools for Memoir and Nonfiction Writers
Custom GPTs for Writers
These custom GPTs are designed to help writers move their work forward with practical, focused support. Each one is meant to save time, reduce friction, and help you stay focused on the work that only you can do.
What AI cannot do is replace your lived experience, voice, judgment, and meaning. Those belong to you.
Helpful References on AI for Writers
Here are some references on AI that may be helpful as you decide if, and how, to include AI in your writing journey.
Commentary from Jane Friedman's blog
AI Best Practices for Authors from the Author's Guild
How AI is changing book writing and what it means for you (Kelly Notares)
More from Valerie
Podcasts
Communication in an Automated World
HeartWired podcast with Dr. MJ Vignone, MBA, PhD, ACC
AI can organize, research, and open up additional avenues to explore. But it cannot replace the words, the unique character of an organization, and the voice only you have. Leaders who outsource their judgment to a chatbot aren't leading—they're prompting. And those who are paying attention know the difference. The full conversation with Dr. MJ covers what actually matters: emotional intelligence, decision-making, and where the line is between using a tool and giving your responsibility as a leader to it.
Transition Bridge Podcast with Debi Ronca (coming soon)
